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Univar Announces Resolution of Canadian Tax Dispute

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., December 14, 2017 — Univar Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) (“Univar”) a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today that the Canada Revenue Agency did not file an appeal to challenge the Federal Court of Appeal’s judgement issued on October 13, 2017 in Univar’s favor. The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed a previously disclosed assessment of withholding taxes and interest related to restructuring activities from the 2007 acquisition of Univar by investment funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.

About Univar Inc.

Founded in 1924, Univar (NYSE: UNVR) is a global chemical and ingredients distributor and provider of value-added services, working with leading suppliers worldwide. Supported by a comprehensive team of sales and technical professionals with deep specialty and market expertise, Univar operates hundreds of distribution facilities throughout North America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Univar delivers tailored customer solutions through a broad product and services portfolio sustained by one of the most extensive industry distribution networks in the world. For more information, visit www.univar.com.

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